The Houston Cougars come out of their bye week with a disappointing 0-3 record to start the season but the optimism on Cullen Boulevard remains high as they enter Conference USA action this week against Rice in the annual Bayou Bucket Contest.

On Tuesday head coach Tony Levine and several players met with the media. CougarsDen was on hand and brings this video of quarterback David Piland as he talked about the rivalry including his experience and expectations this week.